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Guangzhou, China
China

Guangzhou

capital city of Guangdong Province, China

20°C · this month$2,150/mo18,676,60521 m30 missions from 30 countries
Photo: Tim Wu · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Live & travel in Guangzhou

Monthly budget
$2,150/mo
Prices vs USA: 48%
Exchange rate
1 USD = 6.68 CNY
US travel advisory
Level 2
Homicides / 100k: 0.5
travel.state.gov
Internet access
92%
of people online
Air quality
32
PM2.5 (µg/m³)
Emergency
119 · 120 · 110
Plug types
Europlug, AS/NZS 3112, NEMA 1-15
Calling code
+86

Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Oct 18, 2026

Climate by month

Temperature °CRain mm
-5°5°15°25°35°32°Jan34°Feb34°Mar36°Apr37°May35°Jun37°Jul37°Aug35°Sep34°Oct34°Nov31°Dec
Best months:MarchAprilOctoberNovember

NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 78%

Embassies & consulates in Guangzhou

30 missions from 30 countries

Where to eat in Guangzhou

Restaurants and cafés
Bars and nightlife

Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Guangzhou · CC BY-SA 4.0

Restaurants, cafés and dishes in China

Frequently asked questions

Where can you eat in Guangzhou?

The travel guide to Guangzhou lists Guangzhou Restaurant, Foo Yau Yuan Vegetarian Restaurant, Oggi Trattoria, BOCA Restaurant and Cafe, and Vaastu.

Is Guangzhou safe for travellers?

The U.S. State Department currently rates China at Level 2. The national intentional-homicide rate is 0.5 per 100,000 people.

How much does it cost to live in Guangzhou?

Roughly $2,150 per month for a remote worker, based on China price levels (48% of US prices).

What is the weather like in Guangzhou in November?

In November Guangzhou averages a high of 34°C, a low of 3°C and about 41 mm of rain.

Which embassies and consulates are in Guangzhou?

30 diplomatic missions, including Argentina (Consulate General), Australia (Consulate General), Austria (Consulate General), Belarus (Consulate General), Belgium (Consulate General), Brazil (Consulate General), Canada (Consulate General), and Ethiopia (Consulate General).

Cities in China

Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.